Hi everyone!
My name is Julie. I am a Ph.D candidate in Comparative Literature at IU -- which means I get to read a lot of books, watch a lot of movies, and talk to a ton of amazing people!
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Paris where I got a Masters in English. I have always wanted to travel and got the opportunity to study and teach as an exchange student in London. After a year over there, I was not quite ready to go back home and came to Bloomington on a similar exchange program. I really liked the community I found here, the students I met in my classes, as well as the kind of intellectual conversations people were engaging in and I decided to stay for my Ph.D! I guess such travels made for an interesting accent...
I study arts and literature in a social and global contexts which means I believe the study of arts should never be separated from its social, political, and historical context. In high school I majored in Sociology and Economics with a concentration in Literature and Philosophy. I went to College to study Literature and Culture from English speaking countries. Later, during my Masters, I developed a strong interest for the study of film. Comparative Literature gave me the chance to combine all these interests in my research and to transmit my passion to my students. I have taught fun subjects such as Intro to Pop Culture, T.V and Literature, Horror Films, and Science Fiction.
I especially love contemporary films, texts, and visual art projects that explore questions of gender, race, and sexuality. I like to look at self narratives, which means I look at any kinds of production in which someone portrays their own lives -- selfies, social media, autobiography, experimental films etc.
IU also gave me the incredible opportunity to study the making of film. I have a passion for old and obsolete technology and I learned how to shoot using 16mm film and Super 8 -- Yes! Like in old movies! I think making film should be fun and accessible to everyone and I am also a strong proponent of DIY filmmaking. In other words, get any kind of recording device, put images together, and see what happens!
I believe that making arts, any kind of arts, helps understanding the cultural objects we consume every day and to make sense out of our surroundings. I am looking forward to meet you all, and to spend an amazing week with you, Breanya, and Hogan, thinking about the world we live in and creating our own representations!
My name is Julie. I am a Ph.D candidate in Comparative Literature at IU -- which means I get to read a lot of books, watch a lot of movies, and talk to a ton of amazing people!
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Paris where I got a Masters in English. I have always wanted to travel and got the opportunity to study and teach as an exchange student in London. After a year over there, I was not quite ready to go back home and came to Bloomington on a similar exchange program. I really liked the community I found here, the students I met in my classes, as well as the kind of intellectual conversations people were engaging in and I decided to stay for my Ph.D! I guess such travels made for an interesting accent...
I study arts and literature in a social and global contexts which means I believe the study of arts should never be separated from its social, political, and historical context. In high school I majored in Sociology and Economics with a concentration in Literature and Philosophy. I went to College to study Literature and Culture from English speaking countries. Later, during my Masters, I developed a strong interest for the study of film. Comparative Literature gave me the chance to combine all these interests in my research and to transmit my passion to my students. I have taught fun subjects such as Intro to Pop Culture, T.V and Literature, Horror Films, and Science Fiction.
I especially love contemporary films, texts, and visual art projects that explore questions of gender, race, and sexuality. I like to look at self narratives, which means I look at any kinds of production in which someone portrays their own lives -- selfies, social media, autobiography, experimental films etc.
IU also gave me the incredible opportunity to study the making of film. I have a passion for old and obsolete technology and I learned how to shoot using 16mm film and Super 8 -- Yes! Like in old movies! I think making film should be fun and accessible to everyone and I am also a strong proponent of DIY filmmaking. In other words, get any kind of recording device, put images together, and see what happens!
I believe that making arts, any kind of arts, helps understanding the cultural objects we consume every day and to make sense out of our surroundings. I am looking forward to meet you all, and to spend an amazing week with you, Breanya, and Hogan, thinking about the world we live in and creating our own representations!
Looking forward to working with you as well and incorporating photography and media!
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